Author: HADEN,CHARLIE

Features:

• HADEN CHARLIE
• JAZZ BLUES
• INTERNATIONAL
• MUSIC

PartNumber: 6 3 00640962

Release Date: 15-10-2002

Details: Amazon.ca In recent years, Charlie Haden has steadily released duo albums (with Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, and others) or worked with the sentimental-sounding Quartet West, which uses lush orchestration to supplement the quartet's sound. Haden has upgraded his quartet here on American Dreams, using the all-star cast of Michael Brecker, Brian Blade, and Brad Mehldau, but again brings in the orchestra for nearly every track. This "Quartet East" takes on a few Haden originals, as well as tunes by past collaborators Keith Jarrett and Ornette Coleman, and mixes them up with popular songs such as the theme from the film Tootsie and even the patriotic "America the Beautiful." Some of the non-jazz tunes are a bit sappy, but they do right by "America" thanks to an outstanding solo by Haden and just the right amount of orchestral support. American Dreams is probably too mainstream and glossy for fans of Haden's challenging early work, but there are a few nice moments amidst the glitter. --Tad Hendrickson Product Description Charlie Haden

UPC: 044006409627

EAN: 0044006409627

Model: 6 3 00640962

Languages: English

Binding: audioCD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood